Conservatives could have a new leader to replace Theresa May in just two weeks, according to a West Midlands Tory MP.

Some Conservatives have made little secret of their desire to tear up Theresa May's planned "Chequers" deal with the EU - which could mean replacing her with another leader, such as Boris Johnson.

But with Brexit set to take place in March, there has been speculation that Tories wouldn't have time to hold a leadership election, agree on a new Brexit policy and begin fresh talks with the EU.

Now, Mark Pritchard, Conservative MP for the Wrekin, has said that a leadership election could be completed within a fortnight.

He said on Twitter: "Lots of wild and loose talk about leadership moves. There is no vacancy.

"However, on a technical point, if a vacancy did arise process need not take more than 2 working weeks - 4 days in Commons (if needed) and 6 days with membership - does not need to be an overly long process."

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Whoever was elected would not only be the new Conservative leader but, as things stand, would also be Prime Minister.

His timetable does not include the process of removing Mrs May in the first place, which would have to come before any leadership election.

A no-confidence vote would be triggered if 48 Conservative MPs write letters to the chairman of the Tory 1922 Committee, currently backbencher Graham Brady, saying they want one.